Spectacles or displays, usually impressive
The storyline of a narrative work
Things done for pleasure or entertainment
Plural for the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred
“The first-aid equipment will be used at the scene of any major accident.”
Plural for an incident of a specified nature
“A young mother is being treated in hospital after becoming a human fireball in a horrifying scene outside her home.”
Plural for a landscape, or part of a landscape
“The scene at the summit of the mountain was, to say the least, absolutely spectacular.”
Plural for a public display of emotion or anger
“When you're at the supermarket, you are basically on a mission to get in and get out without your toddler creating a scene.”
Plural for a specified area of activity or interest
“He has been an established legend in the music scene for many years.”
Plural for a part or section of a dramatic performance
“Grab the audience in the opening scene, or they won't stay around for the rest of the story.”
Plural for the context relevant to a given situation
“Reports begin by setting the scene for readers in a way that lets them understand the sequence of actions about to unfold.”
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